6- Physical Science

Grade

6th

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Big Idea

Matter and Energy

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Guiding Questions

What makes up an atom?

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Key Terms

atom
nucleus
proton
neutron
electron
atomic number

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Materials/ Resources Students

Brain Pophttp
Atoms- http://www://.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/atoms/
Isotope- http://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/isotopes/
Periodic table- http://www.brainpop.com/science/matterandchemistry/periodictableofelements/

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Materials/ Resources Teachers

Harcourt Brace Science book

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Websites

http://sciencespot.net/Media/atomsfam.pdf

Chem 4Kids
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_intro.html

atoms family
http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/

atoms family
http://www.sciencespot.net/Media/atomsfam.pdf


http://classroom.jc-schools.net/sci-units/matter.htm#1

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Content/ Skills

Compare and contrast the parts of an atom: the protons and neutrons of the nucleus, and the electrons

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Assessments

Conferences with students to see if they understand the terms atom, proton, neutron and electrons

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Student Outcomes

Students will be able to tell the definitions of protons and neutrons

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Field Trip Suggestions